DHE 410

[Tommy Neely]

I'm looking at a DHE 410 that matches the specs listed for its serial number in the Parker Identification & Serialization Book. The problem I'm having is that the barrel does not have the taper or notch above the hinge pin of the receiver. I've never seen a 410 didn't have this taper (if that's the word). Not seen the gun in person but the gun is described as 100% original. Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks

[Researcher]

From what I've seen, the earlier .410-bores didn't have that notch, and are actually a bit better looking in my opinion.

[Tommy Neely]

Thanks for responding. This gun was made in 1926 so should be one of the first guns built in 410.

[Bill Murphy]

Zowie, post the serial number. As Dean says, the early guns didn't have the notch.

[Tommy Neely]

Serial Number is 218484.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by Tommy Neely

Serial Number is 218484.

217466 is the first commercially made 410 and it was pictured in the PP article on the Governors Guns. Its a couple issues back.
218484 is early.
They all look nice to me.

[Dean Romig]

Looks to be the 29th .410 listed in the Ser. Book.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

From what I've seen, the earlier .410-bores didn't have that notch, and are actually a bit better looking in my opinion.

That is correct, I had an early D without the notch and a later with the notch both lettered and if you look in the PS there is mention of this

[Brush Buster]

I don't intend to HiJack the thread but My Buddy Rich and I will be on our " Annual 410 Only " Pheasant Hunt tomorrow at this time ,Cant Hardly Wait !!!!! A , D Grade 410 ,That is quite a find ,Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chris T.]

http://jamesdjulia.com/item/lot-2274...trigger-47567/

Here is a documented example to ease your mind. I agree with Dave, they look better without the notch.